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In this episode of Daze in Court , Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult sits down with The Honourable Justice Joshua Wilson to discuss his career at the Bar and on the Bench, the demands of judicial life and his longstanding interest in equity. The conversation dives into the intersection of equity principles and family law, highlighting the insights behind Justice Wilson's book co-authored with Ian Coleman SC, Wilson & Coleman's Equity in Family Law.

In this episode, Foley's barrister Nawaar Hassan examines the Harman obligation and the restrictions it places on using documents and information obtained through litigation. Through practical examples and recent authorities, it explores when the obligation applies, when it may end, and the issues that arise for government agencies, regulators and administrative law practitioners.

In this episode, Foley's barristers Kiran Marfatia and Dayne Kingsford examine the significant changes to the NDIS and the transition from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the Administrative Review Tribunal. The discussion covers access requirements, the new definition of an "NDIS support", the Guidance and Appeals Panel and recent decisions applying the amended framework.

In this episode of Daze in Court , Foley's barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by List member Jim Mellas and Keleigh Robinson from Carew Counsel to discuss disclosure obligations in family law, including the significance of s 71B, practitioners' responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. They also explore practical approaches to managing disclosure, including proportionality, subpoenas, tender bundles and early briefing of counsel, alongside recent family law cases and Jim's work advocating for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim speaks with VCAT Senior Member Charlene Price about the critical role of alternative dispute resolution at the Tribunal. They explore the differences between mediation and compulsory conferences, the benefits of resolving disputes outside a hearing, and practical approaches for parties, lawyers and mediators navigating complex or ongoing relationships.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Kim Southey to discuss the evolving role of mediation in family law. Together they explore practical strategies for preparing effective mediations, recent family law decisions on trusts, litigation funding and expert evidence, and reflect on current developments shaping practice.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's barristers Rohan Hoult and Oliver Cain examine the role of expert evidence in family law parenting proceedings. They discuss the practical challenges of single expert reports, the influence they can have on litigation outcomes, the difficulties in testing expert opinions, and the balance between cost, fairness and the best interests of children. The conversation also explores advocacy in family law, courtroom practice, and the evolving nature of expert evidence in parenting disputes.

In this episode of Think Resolution, Foley's List barrister David Kim is joined by Chuan Wee Meng, CEO of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). They discuss timely and grounded insights in resolving international commercial disputes. He speaks to the influence of cultural differences, the particular mindset mediation demands, and how practitioners, governments, judiciaries and resolution institutions can work together to build a thriving global ADR ecosystem. They also explore SIMC's AI tool MAIA (Mediation AI Assistant) and what the future of AI in mediation might look like.

In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by Cath Devine, Damien Dao and Madeleine Lynch to discuss recent family law cases, child support, mentoring and the experience of starting life at the Bar. Cath Devine shares practical insights into child support, including binding child support agreements, school fees, mortgage payments and non-periodic/non-agency payments. The episode also touches on new readers at the Bar, mentoring, community service and wellbeing in practice.

Hosted by Foley's barrister David Kim, this series brings together leading minds in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to share their experiences and knowledge with us on all things ADR, including mediation and arbitration. In this debut episode, Jack shares his journey to becoming a leading figure in Sports Law and sports arbitration, along with his insights into dispute resolution in the sporting world.

In this episode, Foley's barristers Glen Pauline and Duncan Willis discuss the cases of Leon Cycle Pty Ltd v Hi5 Scooters Pty Ltd and LCA Traralgon v Ashlee Johnson. They look at how these two cases played out, and lessons learned for those drafting franchising agreements and involved in franchising disputes.

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Amy Yu alongside Daniel Myers, Partner at Schetzer Papaleo Lawyers explore the challenges of dealing with stress and anxiety in legal practice. They discuss practical strategies for managing pressure and maintaining wellbeing in a demanding profession.

This episode is a recording of the online CPD from 19 March 2026, presented by Foley's barristers Neill Hutton SC, Paul Kounnas and Alice Cooney. This practical session is designed to equip Solicitors with valuable insight into identifying applications that may arise before and during criminal trials, preparing for, and anticipating, such applications, and recognising when to seek assistance and how best to do so.

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Bronia Tulloch alongside Annette Lakey, Founder of Lakey Family Law, explore the key documents that shape interim property hearings, including financial statements and the use of tender bundles. The episode unpacks how these materials are prepared and strategically deployed to support effective advocacy at the interim stage.

In this session, Foley's barristers Paul Holdenson KC and Jack O'Connor summarises the learnings from some recent decision of the Court of Appeal, taking an indepth look at duties imposed upon the prosecution, appeals against conviction following a plea of guilty, geolocation evidence relating to an accused's electronic devices, and the effect of media reporting during a criminal trial.

In this session, Foley's barristers Peter Matthews SC, Simon Thomas, Olivia Kefford and Lauren Gurry examine the ethical and professional risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice. It explores practitioners' duties under the Conduct Rules, the consequences of misuse, emerging regulatory guidance, and whether there may soon be an ethical imperative not just to supervise AI, but to engage with it effectively.

This is a recording of session 3 of the 2026 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Foley's barristers Philip Dunn KC, Michael McGrath, Candice Jackson and Tom Smedley examine modern committal practice and the role of s198B hearings in serious criminal matters. They provide practical guidance on how to use these procedures to assess the prosecution case, narrow issues and inform trial strategy.

This is a recording of session 2 of the 2026 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Foley's barristers Peter Chadwick KC, Hayden Rattray, Nicole Menegas and Rory Hudson and Senior Forensic Engineer Tia Gaffney provide an overview of managing expert evidence in serious motor vehicle collision cases. They explore common pitfalls, strategic considerations and practical approaches to ensuring expert material assists rather than derails your case.

This is a recording of session 1 of the 2026 Foley's February Criminal Law series. In this session, Foley's barristers Michael Stanton SC, Heather Anderson, Vincent Vuu and Christina Gómez Vázquez examine character evidence in criminal trials under the Uniform Evidence Acts. They explore its legal foundation, forensic risks and evidentiary limits, drawing on leading cases and practical guidance to assist practitioners in managing character evidence effectively and responsibly. Michael Stanton SC has a broad practice in public and criminal law, with a focus on appellate work and inquiries. He has appeared in the High Court, in conviction and sentence appeals before the Court of Appeal, and in Royal Commissions and inquests. Heather Anderson has extensive experience in criminal law in Victoria, and Western Australia. Heather holds a current Indictable Crime Certificate and is on Victoria Legal Aid's Preferred Barrister List. She is experienced in all types of matters including family violence, sexual offences, assaults and fraud. Vincent Vuu accepts briefs to advise and appear in criminal and quasi-criminal matters. He is regularly briefed to appear in contested hearings, committals, bail applications and pleas in all Victorian criminal courts. Christina Gómez Vázquez accepts briefs in all criminal matters, including quasi-criminal, administrative, regulatory and disciplinary matters, coronial inquests, investigative matters, and appeals, across all metropolitan and regional courts.

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Sarah Fisken SC discuss the process of applying for Senior Counsel and share insights into what the journey to silk involves. Later, Radu Catrina, Partner at Berry Family Law, shares recent authorities as they explore the key considerations and reasons underpinning applications for a change of residence.